§ 19.2-135
Court outcome data from 285 cases across 26 jurisdictions · 2025
According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 285 cases filed in 2025 under § 19.2-135, 207 reached an outcome — 93.7% were dismissed or dropped and 6.3% resulted in conviction, across 26 Virginia jurisdictions.
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According to VirginiaCourtFile's analysis, of 285 § 19.2-135 cases filed in 2025 across 26 Virginia jurisdictions, 207 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 93.7% and an average conviction rate of 6.3%.
Court Outcomes Across Virginia
Across 26 Virginia jurisdictions (2025):
Top Jurisdictions
Courts with the most cases related to this statute.
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | 59 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 months |
| Petersburg | 41 | 82.8% | 17.2% | 2.0 months |
| Washington County | 38 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 months |
| King George County | 34 | 89.3% | 10.7% | 3.6 months |
| Danville | 22 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.4 months |
| Charlottesville | 20 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 months |
| Louisa County | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Alexandria | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% | N/A |
| Rockingham County | 7 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 8.2 months |
| Greene County | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 4.5 months |
| Smyth County | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.1 months |
| Orange County | 5 | 0.0% | 0.0% | N/A |
| Middlesex County | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 22 days |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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